Title :
Harmonic filtering for the offshore industry
Author :
Merhej, Saad J. ; Nichols, Bill
Abstract :
The application of a large number of adjustable speed drives (ASDs) operating electric submersible pumps (ESPs) on two separate offshore platforms, which are connected to a limited electrical power system on a tanker feeding power to the platforms via subsea power cables, produces high levels of harmonic distortions that can affect the overall system reliability. Such a system is described and discussed in detail and practical solutions to the problems are illustrated. The design of the harmonic filters has a major impact on the overall operation of the power system
Keywords :
filters; petroleum industry; power cables; power system harmonics; power system reliability; submarine cables; variable speed drives; adjustable speed drives; electric submersible pumps; electrical power system; harmonic distortions; harmonic filters; offshore platforms; reliability; subsea power cables; Electrostatic precipitators; Filtering; Harmonic distortion; Harmonic filters; Power cables; Power harmonic filters; Power system harmonics; Power system reliability; Underwater vehicles; Variable speed drives;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1992, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 39th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0750-X
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1992.229320
